asked the Minister for Local Government if, in order to give a better measure of effect to the constitutional principle of proportional representation, he will introduce legislation to amend the Electoral Acts to provide for a small number of Dáil constituencies, each returning seven members to Dáil Éireann.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dáil Constituencies.
Mr. Murphy
The next normal revision of the constituencies will not be due until 1959. It would, therefore, be premature to consider fresh legislation on the subject at present.